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Thread: Starter Has New Solenoid but Engages Sporadically

  1. #26
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    Good point; my incorrect solenoid may need voltage to BOTH small-wire terminals to do its job. Now I have the correct one on the way.

    J.
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    There was a change in the number of wires to the starter between early and late cars. I don't recall which is which but I had this conversation with the shop that did my 5 spd swap

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    Hey, Jeff. Problem solved: I finally replaced the &#%@ing starter with a Bosch-rebuilt unit, just as everyone suggested in the beginning --- it works beautifully.

    BTW, you missed a great Vintage in Hot Springs on Saturday.

    Jeff
    1984 320i Baur TC2 5-Speed Opalgrün (Jeff's)
    1987 325e Sedan A/T Zinnoberrot (Dawn's)
    1984 633 CSi 5-speed Bronzit (Ours . . . if she says so)


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    Probably the best way to go. As much as I like repairing vs replacing, every once in a while I get stuck paying for both

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